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The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is an international not-for-profit organisation that facilitates, and promotes public/private partnerships to access, develop, adapt and deliver appropriate agricultural technologies for sustainable use by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

To strengthen its operations and enhance its capacity to achieve its goals, AATF seeks to recruit a focused, results-oriented and suitably qualified professional to fill the position below:

Spearhead the project cost recovery strategy by ensuring that all farmers involved are paying back for the services provided by the project.

Assist in the identification of training needs and in organizing agribusiness training for project partners.

Maintain project equipment register and conduct training of service providers in efficient service provision, as well as in the use and maintenance of farming equipment.

Assist in the creation of market access and linkages.

Work with the communication and partnership unit to create project awareness, including the establishment of demonstration sites where necessary.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

A good masters degree or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or other related disciplines from a reputable institution.

Experience in working with cassava and handling farm machinery will be an advantage.

Fluency in written and spoken English. A working knowledge of French will be an advantage.

A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at the national or international level in providing business and management development services.

Hands-on experience in agribusiness, market linkages, and public relations.

Remuneration An attractive, highly competitive remuneration package and a pleasant working environments awaits the successful candidates.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of their e-mail and send their current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to: Note

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 23rd February, 2016.

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